On August 4, Exxon Mobil declined 3.26% in regular trading, trading at $151.18/share, with turnover of $273 million. The drop came amid broad sector weakness as crude oil prices fell over 5%, compounded by political pressure from the White House.

On the news front, President Trump publicly criticized Exxon Mobil and Chevron, stating both companies have earned excessive profits during the Iran conflict that pushed international oil prices higher, and demanded the industry lower gasoline prices to share gains with consumers. This rare rebuke signals elevated regulatory and pricing risks for energy companies, raising concerns about the sustainability of war-driven margins.

Adding to the pressure, HSBC cut its price target on Exxon Mobil to $158 from $168 while maintaining a Hold rating, reflecting growing caution. Within the Integrated Oil and Gas sector, weakness was broad-based, with BP down 3.57%, Suncor down 2.83%, Chevron down 2.51%, Shell down 2.04%, and Occidental down 1.91%.

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